James vs Killiam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Killiam

Boy #5,792 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"little churchman, associated with the church"

Origin: Old Irish ceall + diminutive

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,792
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kill, Liam, Killy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Killiam Rank #5,792

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5792 for Killiam.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Killiam ___

  • Killiam James
  • Killiam Patrick
  • Killiam Michael
  • Killiam Sean
  • Killiam Finn
  • Killiam Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Killiam

Declan Finn Ronan Saoirse Niamh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Killiam more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Killiam at #5792 in the United States.

What do James and Killiam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Killiam means "little churchman, associated with the church" (Old Irish ceall + diminutive origin).

Are James and Killiam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Killiam is primarily a boy name.

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